Ht/Wt: 6' 3"/200 lbs
Position: C
Team: Miami (NCHC)

Ilia Morozov's Player Profile

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - April 14th: "At 6-foot-3 and over 200 pounds, he’s a big center who commands respect. He put up solid numbers on a team that didn’t have a ton of big-time firepower to work with. I also like his confidence and the way he’s always looking to make a pass, even through traffic."

Will Scouch - Scouching.ca - April 13th: "Big, physical, decently range-y with simple and effective passing work that doesn’t really drive much in the offensive zone at 5v5, but still manages to show potential to be a bit player, and at this point in the draft, getting a decent and dependable NHLer that can stick in your lineup is a win."

Dauton Reimer - The Hockey Writers - March 25th: "Few can match Ilia Morozov’s work ethic. His game isn’t perfect, but his willingness to engage with every opportunity he’s given has helped make him a more well-rounded player this season. He’s now frequently making a positive impact every time he steps on the ice and is consistently showing strong problem-solving skills."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 17th: "He's a natural catch-and-release shooter off the rush as well and plays in and out of space well. Morozov's stride is a little upright, but he moves well enough for his size, is a willing forechecker and sees the ice well both offensively and to anticipate defensively."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 17th: "He’s one month from being too young for this draft cycle altogether. Morozov’s size, skill, and evolving defensive game project well. He’s produced 8G-12A as a true freshman, and his plus-2 rating speaks to his overall attention to detail when he isn’t scoring. Morozov needs time, but the fact he can be used in all situations is a bonus."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - March 13th: "But playing 20 minutes a night on an underdog Miami team and putting up 20 points in 36 games? That’s absolutely nothing to sneeze at. Being 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds also helps. Morozov commands attention, and he’s an absolute pain-in-the-rear-end to try to contain."

Peter Baracchini - The Hockey Writers - March 10th: "He has great speed and a smooth stride in transition and is reliable on zone exits and entries every time showing great poise and control. He’s extremely competitive and strong in winning puck battles and on retrievals and protects the puck flawlessly in the offensive zone."

Smaht Scouting - February 27th: "Morozov’s play in the offensive zone is a bit timid and basic. He keeps it very simple in this area of the game, which draws questions to what his offensive upside really is, but again, Morozov is really young for his level and was never seen as a top prospect before this season started, so the fact that he’s doing more than simply staying afloat is very impressive."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 25th: "While he has seen plenty of opportunity all season long, his confidence has grown and he is now a go-to in the Miami offensive scheme. Morozov gets after it most every shift and if he fails to produce, the tight and aggressive forechecking will no doubt create opportunities if not for himself than for his teammates."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - February 23rd: "Although he isn't playing the top college competition, Morozov has shown some really nice habits in the NCAA while playing in all situations. He's not going to wow you with his puckhandling or offensive prowess, but he generally wins his shifts and keeps things positive for his teams."

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